With Easter coming up, I came across this and wanted to share it with you all. It’s easy to be focused on our own family activities and needs – but there are others that truly have no one, who have less than we do, are separated from their families, etc – and could use a… Continue reading Helping those in need with Care Packages
Category: Misc Matters
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Smothered in Love and Kisses May you feel the AMAZING and unconditional love and kisses of your heavenly Father today – just like my friend’s baby! Whether you have a Valentine today or not – you are loved more than you can ever imagine! You are passionately pursued, adored, cherished and loved! May your heart… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Birthday to Me!
Happy Birthday! 29 . . . again? Ok – so I’m not 29 . . . I used to celebrate my 24th b-day over and over again (my favorite number and age). . . but it just started sounding bad when I would say “it’s the 15th anniversary of my 24th birthday!” So – I… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me!
Enter for your chance to win $25,000 from Auntie Anne’s!
Enter for a chance to win! Auntie Anne’s is celebrating 25 pretzel perfect years with the introduction of their brand new Honey Whole Grain Pretzel! Click here for a chance to win $25,000 and an opportunity to try your hand at rolling your very own Auntie Anne’s pretzel. Play the game every day to see… Continue reading Enter for your chance to win $25,000 from Auntie Anne’s!
Great Wolf Lodge promo code – Save 20% with Early Bird Savings
Early Bird Savings – Williamsburg Great Wolf Lodge Promo Code We LOVE going to Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg . . . especially in the winter! There is nothing better than being able to swim in an 84 degree waterpark when it’s in the 30’s and 40’s outside! If you haven’t been . . .… Continue reading Great Wolf Lodge promo code – Save 20% with Early Bird Savings
Fun Friday: “The best toy in the world!”
Gyros S107G RC Helicopter video review I have been told that this is the “best (toy) in the world” and the “coolest present ever” – according to my 10 year old son! We were blessed to be able to receive and review this helicopter from a company called Xenon Project. The opinions are all… Continue reading Fun Friday: “The best toy in the world!”
2013 Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days Experience – $139 w/ Promo Code
Promo codes for 2013! **I am sooo sorry I didn’t get this up last fall. I don’t know where my brain was? (stuck in holiday festivities I think!) There may still be some rooms left – but I’m not sure . . . so grab them quick! **I will update this list when I get… Continue reading 2013 Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days Experience – $139 w/ Promo Code
Merry Christmas!
Wanting to wish you all a very Merry Christmas today! I’m going to enjoy this blessed day with my kids, family and awesome in-laws, but am also praying for those that are not able to do so (military commitments, the families in CT that lost loved ones and others).My heart goes out to all of… Continue reading Merry Christmas!
12/21/2012: End of the world . . . What would you do differently?
As my 15 year old son gets ready to head out to an End-of-the-World party at a friend’s house tonight (Teenagers will use anything as an excuse to party – won’t they?! 🙂 And yes – I think there might be a few zombies at this party . . . because how fun would an… Continue reading 12/21/2012: End of the world . . . What would you do differently?
Frosty the Snowman Fridge!
What do you do when you have an ugly, old, rusty, falling apart white fridge instead of one of the fancy and amazing-looking new stainless steel models that are all the rage right now? You do something those fancy stainless steel fridges can never do . . . Bring Frosty indoors – and make a… Continue reading Frosty the Snowman Fridge!
Happy Thanksgiving 2012!
Nehemiah 8:10 – Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope and pray that this wish finds you enjoying a day… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving 2012!
What to Expect from Cord Blood Banking
Guest Post As a former L&D nurse, I have had patients who collected and banked their cord blood for various reasons. It is something that might be worth thinking about and investigating further if you are expecting. Thank you Alexandra Maxwell for sharing this information with us today! – Lori 🙂 Cord blood banking When… Continue reading What to Expect from Cord Blood Banking
I did what?! . . .
“Do you guys have life insurance?” she asked . . . {Now – before you stop reading due to potential boredom . . . please read on and I’ll reward you with a video of me hurling through the air towards the ground! Woo-hoo! Don’t worry . . . I obviously didn’t die!} I’m going… Continue reading I did what?! . . .
Happy Anniversary! 20 things I learned in 20 years.
Happy Anniversary to my FABULOUS husband of 20 years – Jeremy West! I love you and am looking forward to the next 20 years! I am so happy that God put the two of us together. I know this journey has had it’s ups and downs, but I am so thankful to have a man… Continue reading Happy Anniversary! 20 things I learned in 20 years.
Olympic Gymnast Dreams?
A Future Olympic Gymnast? I loved watching the Olympics as a kid. It was a family event – and my sister and I had dreams of becoming the next Olympic Gymnast or ice skating gold medal winner. However, that would require me to actually know HOW to do gymnastics or ice skating. (I did… Continue reading Olympic Gymnast Dreams?